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Y152 DGP

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

25,534 mi
Last recorded25,534 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY152 DGP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 25,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases loud (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2017 25,479 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 28 Apr 2017 25,479 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 9 Apr 2016 24,707 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.3(ii))

oil leak

rear brake lever little reserve travel

Fail 9 Apr 2016 24,706 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.3(ii))

oil leak

rear brake lever little reserve travel

Pass 11 Mar 2015 23,989 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 18,009 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2013 18,009 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 13,997 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2012 13,997 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 13,262 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2009 12,206 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 12,206 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 12,206 miles

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 12,206 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 12,206 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 11,778 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 10,615 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 10,615 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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Y152 DGP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 11,748 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y152 DGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y152 DGP is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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